Nice dairy-free cake with my coffee &mdash; not something you see every day around here. Quiet spot to sit and take your time. Staff knew what they were talking about when I asked for suggestions.

Came for dinner and the lamb was done really well. Pistachio dessert was a nice way to end things. Staff knew their wine list, which I appreciated. Place was a bit quiet for a Saturday, but that&#39;s fine. Decent meal overall, nothing over the top.

The 4-course menu was solid, especially the veal and that modern krem&scaron;nita twist. Just don&#39;t come starving, it&#39;s proper slow food 😅

The location inside Tivoli Park is hard to beat, and parking was easy. We were a bigger group and they managed it well, no chaos. I liked that I could just sit back and not worry about anything. Service was friendly and quick enough. A solid spot if you want a relaxed meal without fuss.

The tom yum and Indonesian salad were solid starters&mdash;that soup had just the right kick. Red curry with chicken was nicely spiced too. Only thing: prawns came with shells on, bit messy to deal with. Still, good spot for upscale Thai in the city.

The Idrian dumplings with cream sauce and bacon were the real deal&mdash;soft, filling, and exactly what I needed after walking around the old town. Staff actually seemed happy to explain the menu, which I appreciated. Place was busy but not chaotic. Only thing is the portions are pretty generous, so come hungry. Would go back just for those dumplings again.

The barista talked me into trying a Brazilian bean in my cappuccino and honestly the milk texture was spot on. Fair price for what you get, plus it&#39;s right by the funicular.

Been coming here for a while now. The meat dishes are consistently good, never had a bad one. Garden setting is nice and quiet too.

Stumbled onto this place while wandering the old town. Got the beef tartare with bone marrow &mdash; that combo really works. Meat menu in general looks solid. Staff spoke English fine, which helped since my Slovenian is basically nonexistent. Cozy vibe inside, nothing fancy but comfortable. Would go back to try the other stuff.

Stopped by for a quick dinner and ordered the lamb korma plus garlic naan. Portion was solid for the price, honestly. The lamb was tender, sauce mild but flavorful. Chicken tikka masala had more heat, which I liked. Naan was decent, nothing crazy. Bill came out fair for what you get. Would eat here again if I&#39;m nearby.

Stopped by for a quick lunch &mdash; staff were genuinely nice, not that fake over-the-top kind. Food was solid, nothing mind-blowing but decent. Had the grilled chicken, came out juicy and well-seasoned. Place got a bit noisy around noon though. Fine spot if you&#39;re in the area and don&#39;t want to overthink where to eat.

Went for lunch, food was solid. Got the grilled sea bass, skin crispy, flesh still moist. Service friendly enough, nothing to complain about. But the spot itself is weird&mdash;sandwiched between a mall and a Subway. Feels like it belongs downtown, not here. Would be a different vibe with more foot traffic.

The lemon noodles with shrimp were really good &mdash; homemade pasta done right. Panna cotta was a nice finish too. Would come back for that dish alone.

Came here with a few friends last week. Bowling lanes are solid, ball returns are quick, machines are new. Staff was friendly enough. The lounge area is decent if you&#39;re organizing something with a group. Food&#39;s just okay though, menu&#39;s pretty limited. Fine for a casual evening, not somewhere I&#39;d go out of my way for.

Friendly staff and the food was decent, though a bit oily for my taste. Clean place, but those all-white tables felt a little bare. A glass of crisp white helped cut through the grease, so that worked out.

The coffee here is genuinely good&mdash;like, some of the best I&rsquo;ve had in town. Staff are friendly too, always smiling. I love that they have big cups, feels rare. Place has this cozy artsy vibe, perfect for just sitting around. Gets busy though, so sometimes hard to find a seat. Still, worth it for the flat white.

The starters and curries were the highlight &mdash; really flavorful. Cool modern space, but service felt a bit rushed when it got busy.

Poached eggs with prosciutto and foie gras were the highlight&mdash;rich, salty, just right. The cactus and avocado-lime gelato was weird in a good way, definitely not something you see every day. Service was friendly, no complaints there. Place got a bit loud later on, but that didn&#39;t ruin it.

Food&rsquo;s decent for what you pay, no complaints there. But lunch hour is chaos &mdash; packed tables, people squeezing past, barely any room to breathe. I ended up eating faster than I wanted just to free up the seat. If you can, go a bit later when it settles down.

Stopped by for a quick lunch and honestly the salad was the highlight. Tasted super fresh, like straight from someone&#39;s garden. Place itself is calm and not crowded, tables are far enough apart that you don&#39;t hear other people&#39;s convos. Good spot if you wanna chill and eat without rush. Just wish the portions were a bit bigger for the price.

The tasting menu hit hard with bold flavors, though things slowed down a bit after the surf-and-turf. Solid meal inside that castle setting.

Sat in the garden on a warm evening&mdash;lovely spot. The beef soup was rich, kind of reminded me of a Korean hangover cure. Nice local wine list too, prices fair. Anna took good care of us.

The duck was tender and juicy, and the zlikrofi with mushrooms and pancetta were excellent. The prekmurska gibanica was the best I&#39;ve tried. Only downside is the tables are a bit close together.

The lunch set here is straightforward but done right. Veal stew with green beans was properly tender, rich sauce too. &euro;10 with a light cheesecake after&mdash;fair for Ljubljana. Would&#39;ve liked a glass of red to go with it, but they only had the usual house wines. Not complaining though.

The sea bream fillet was the standout. Cooked right, flaky, not dry. Local wine matched it well enough. Portions are on the smaller side though. Paid around 40&euro; for three courses. Fine for what it is, but I wouldn&#39;t call it a bargain. Just the fish and the wine, that&#39;s what I remember.

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